Bristol Eastern volleyball defeats E.O. Smith in 4 set match, run record to 2-0

Posted By: Jack Krampitz September 13, 2022

Bristol Eastern travelled to Storrs to take on perennial state power E.O. Smith in volleyball on Monday, and the Lancers came away with a big four set victory.

Eastern split the first two sets, winning the first by a score of 26-24 and losing the second 25-27. The two sets were both seat-squirming affairs, as both teams had multiple chances to win.

The Lancers then ran off sets three and four by scores of 25-16 and 25-19. The long bus ride back to Bristol was a satisfying one, as an early-season challenge was well-met.

Bristol Eastern was led in victory by Alyssa Valentine, who served 2 aces and dished out 35 assists. Captain Lauren Bender was all over the court, serving up 4 aces and knocking down 20 kills. And Lilli Lowe came up big for the Lancers with 7 aces and 7 kills.

E.O. Smith was led by Bella Mallory with 7 kills, 3 aces, and 4 blocks. Sierra York added 4 kills, 5 aces, and 4 digs for E.O. Smith

B.E. is now 2-0, and will face Farmington on Wednesday for a 6:00 varsity match-up from the Lancerdome.

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